Associate UI Art Director

Strikerz Inc. is a videogame-creating collective and an international gaming brand launched in 2016 by a handful of people involved with online football. Currently, there are 200+ of us spread over 5 regional offices in various locations across Europe or working from home (yes, we love it too). Strikerz Inc. is the force behind the UFL, the ongoing online football videogame revolution. Being fans, we aim at offering our players an unprecedented gaming experience available on all major platforms.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): UFL
• Genres: Simulation, Sports
• Platforms: Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Leading the design and creation of UI components (e.g., menus, stats and inventory screens, in-game HUD elements, icons, etc.) from Visual Comps to completed in-game features;

• Formulating a strategic vision, establishing a long-term strategy, and defining the visual direction for the project to ensure a unified vision for development and design;

• Creating guides and a UI kit. Building and maintaining a library of user interface elements (UI kit) to ensure consistency and efficiency in interface development;

• Supervising the team to create design wireframes and visual interfaces, conducting art reviews, and providing feedback;

• Collaborating and communicating with the project art director, UX designers, game designers, producers, and programmers in the creation and implementation of the game UI;

• Leading the end-to-end process of project delivery and overseeing the associated design tools involved;

• Testing functionality and conducting bug fixes to ensure the work is ready for end users.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Minimum 4+ years of game development experience, with at least 2 years in art direction or department lead roles;

• Proficient knowledge of industry-standard software including ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Photoshop, etc.;

• Advanced skills with the Unreal Engine, particularly in areas of character rendering, shaders, and lighting;

• A strong artistic skillset - sense of color, light, and shadow, anatomy, and core principles of character design;

• Ability to draft detailed artistic guidelines, set content benchmarks, and establish art production standards, guiding team members in overall character artistic direction.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Competitive salary;

• Medical insurance, sick leaves and social benefits;

• Relocation package;

• Sports compensation;

• Online English classes;

• Referral bonuses;

• Co-working compensation;

• Corporate events.